A&Q about 350Z
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if you have your title around, find the 8th digit in the VIN number, thats the engine code.
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I dont have it with me but will as soon as I get the approval on our AER back. When that happens, I will be sure to post it on here.
They needed all sorts of crap for an AER application. We are Still waiting for my hubbies commander's signiture. ...urgh..military..but if it wasnt for them, I cant see how we would get a loan anywhere else (hubby has bad credit and I have none at all.)
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There are only 4 sparkplugs charged on the list. And 16 valves. 1 exhaust gasket. I think it is a 4 cyl. Coolant is charged twice on your list. The VIN will be on your auto insurance policy also. If the 8th digit is "G" the water pump is driven by the timing belt.
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wow, thank you! ill go run and look that up now, also, ill call the dealers and see why coolant was charged twice. Thank you again.
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There may be a few more questions for the dealer to answer. Remain settled and continue collecting information first so that you have the best understanding possible about your situation when you ask a question.
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cant she look at the VIN on the windshield plate, or does this car not have one?
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Car's at the shop, remember?
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Hey there,
Sorry to hear about your problems...
Keep a small tablet in your glovebox and WRITE DOWN EVERYTHING. This is what I do. When I change the brakes I write down what I did and when I did it. That way when I look through it once in awhile I know how long its been and I know what to change. While your at it...HAVE THEM CHANGE THE WATERPUMP TOO. Since they will have the engine apart you should have them do this. Otherwise if you dont and it goes you have to take all that apart again. Dodges are known for head gasket failures too. I could suggest you to do this too but this is totally up to you. I had a Plymouth Breeze and did the timing, head gasket and waterpump all for under $500 but I did all the work myself. What country are you guys in? I am also in the military and just got back from Iraq.
Maintenence schedule:
Brakes once a year
Transmission Fluid once a year or 20,000 miles.
Fuel filter once a year
Oil Filter and Oil EVERY 3000 miles RELIGOUSLY ! ! !
Ait Filter once to twice a year
Timing Belt, waterpump 100,000
Serpantine belt Every year to be safe
Coolant Flush 2-3 years